Strong Verbs
Verbs that change their vowel in the du and er/sie/es forms.
Some German verbs are 'stubborn' — they change their stem vowel in just two places in the present tense: the du form and the er/sie/es form. These are called strong verbs (or stem-changing verbs), and they include some of the most-used words in the language: essen (to eat), sprechen (to speak), fahren (to drive), lesen (to read). Once you spot the pattern, they're easy. This chapter teaches the three main change patterns and builds vocabulary around daily routine.
What this chapter covers
- I can identify a strong verb by its vowel change in the du and er/sie/es forms.
- I can conjugate the three main stem-change patterns: e → i, e → ie, and a → ä.
- I can describe my daily routine using common strong verbs.
- I can use 20 new words related to daily activities and time.
- I can write a short paragraph about a typical day.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 8 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- True or false statements
- Verb conjugation tables
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Vocabulary matching
- Translation practice
- Word order tasks
- Listening comprehension
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Daily Routine
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set — with audio, example sentences, and grammar details — is available in the free app.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany — from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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